"Path to a dictatorship": Democrats flame Trump's public pressure on Bondi Democrats on Sunday urged their Republican colleagues to push back against Trump. Axios · Sep 21, 2025
The US right claimed free speech was sacred – until the Charlie Kirk killing Rightwingers had long complained of a censorious leftwing ‘cancel culture’ but seem happy to now reframe that as ‘consequence culture’ The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2025
Even Disney stars are joining calls to boycott the media giant after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show The internet was already lighting up with users sharing screenshots of canceled subscriptions to Disney-owned streaming services or canceled vacations at Disney properties. Fortune · Sep 20, 2025
First Tucker Carlson, now Ted Cruz: Conservatives are talking about an ‘unbelievably dangerous’ precedent being set by the FCC chair “And it might feel good right now to threaten Jimmy Kimmel, but when it is used to silence every conservative in America, we will regret it.” Fortune · Sep 20, 2025
Donald Trump Declares Harsh Media Coverage of Him 'No Longer Free Speech' But 'Illegal' President Donald Trump has labeled negative media coverage of him as “illegal.” Benzinga · Sep 20, 2025
Conan O’Brien says suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show ‘should disturb everyone’ The late-night comic made several remarks about the reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025
Media giants accused of ‘cowering to threats’ as Trump tries to stamp out criticism Disney’s Bob Iger and Paramount’s David Ellison are among executives pulling the strings amid criticism that US TV networks are caving to the Trump administration The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2025
Thousands pay tribute at Charlie Kirk vigil amid uproar over Jimmy Kimmel suspension: Live updates A student at Utah Valley University asked for “peace” and “unity” at Kirk’s vigil Friday The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
Former Intel Directors Call For Trump And Nvidia To Take Chip Giant Private: 'Hope Is Not A Strategy' Four former Intel directors, including former U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky and former FCC Chair Reed Hundt, are calling for Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) to go private as the company struggles to regain its footing in the global semiconductor market. Benzinga · Sep 20, 2025
Late-Night Hosts Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel After Shock Axing: ‘Blatant Censorship’ “I don't know what's going on and no one does, but I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he's a decent, funny and loving guy, and I hope he comes back.” Pedestrian.tv · Sep 20, 2025
Ted Cruz FCC Battle: Could His Kimmel Comments Signal a GOP Split on Free Speech? Senator Ted Cruz challenges FCC threats linked to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, sparking a heated debate on free speech and exposing a possible GOP divide. International Business Times UK · Sep 20, 2025
Ted Cruz breaks with Republicans, slams ‘mafioso’ threats to broadcasters The US senator has labelled Carr’s comments ‘dangerous as hell’ and something ‘right out of Goodfellas’. Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2025
Ted Cruz compares threats to ABC by FCC chair to those of mob boss Texas senator says Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke licenses amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension ‘right out of Goodfellas’ The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2025
FCC Chair suggests investigating The View over broadcast rule violations IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Trump demands TV networks get licenses canceled over ‘97% bad’ coverage of him after ABC caves to FCC on Kimmel Trump claimed negative news coverage of him is ‘illegal’
The Texas Tribune · Sep 19, 2025 Ted Cruz says conservatives “will regret” Trump’s FCC chairman going after Jimmy Kimmel The Texas senator compared Brendan Carr’s threat to ABC to that of a mafia boss.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 The Latest: Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times A federal judge in Florida on Friday tossed President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025 Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a wave of political commentary.
Benzinga · Sep 19, 2025 Former Disney CEO Stands With Jimmy Kimmel: 'Out-Of-Control Intimidation' By FCC Former Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Michael Eisner voiced his support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC, a Disney-owned network, suspended Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely.
Latin Times · Sep 19, 2025 Pedro Pascal + More Disney Talent Ask for A Boycott: All About the Movement for Jimmy Kimmel After Jimmy Kimmel Live was pulled off the air for the host's comments on the murder of Charlie Kirk, a movement across the entertainment industry to protest the decision has erupted.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 ‘Outnumbered’ panelist warns Kimmel axing could set precedent for Democrats to go after Fox News: ‘That part I don’t like’ Fox News panelist argued future FCC commissioner could pressure advertisers to take action against unpopular conservative speech
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Voices: The fall of Jimmy Kimmel marks the beginning of the end for my America COMMENT: We are right to think that Donald Trump is silencing his opponents, starting with those who mock him, says Joel Stein
Benzinga · Sep 19, 2025 Deal Dispatch: Need M&A Approval? FCC Chair Explains How To Get It A late-night comedy show's cancellation has reignited deal drama, with reports of tit-for-tat maneuvering between major corporations and regulators holding the power to say yea or nay to MA activity.
Axios · Sep 19, 2025 Why Congress' Democrats are going all out to fight and investigate Jimmy Kimmel's suspension "You can't come after America's comedians," said one House Democrat. "People are going to pay attention."
Inverse · Sep 19, 2025 Hollywood Stars and Creatives Call for Disney Boycott Over Jimmy Kimmel Cancellation Voices across Hollywood, including Disney stars, are speaking out against the company's actions.